BMW 3 series 2016 is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series 2016 engine produces 6 HP more power than BMW 3 series 2013, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series 2016 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
4.9
Fuel tank capacity:
57 litres
57 litres
870 km with real consumption
890 km with real consumption
Ground clearance:
140 mm (5.5 inches)
140 mm (5.5 inches)
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
330'000 km
280'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 3 series 2016 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
11 years
18 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija
Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series 2013 might be a better choice in this respect.
BMW 3 sērija 2016 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2016 2.0 engine
BMW 3 sērija 2013 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car in order to ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2013 2.0 engine
Dimensions
Length:
4.63 m
4.62 m
Width:
1.81 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.43 m
1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series 2016 and BMW 3 series 2013 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
480 litres
480 litres
Turning diameter:
11.3 meters
11.3 meters
Gross weight (kg):
2`055
2`025
Safety:
no data
Quality:
BMW 3 series 2016 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series 2013 has serious deffects in 125 percent more cases than BMW 3 series 2016, so BMW 3 series 2016 quality is probably significantly better
